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Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region
A woman who joined Namibia’s independence movement in the 1970s is a strong contender to become its first female leader as the country votes in a presidential electionWorld - ABC News - 2 hours ago -
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Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
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History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?
Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Tens of millions of early votes have been cast. What could it mean for Election Day?
Over 68 million votes cast in the election so far, but the data from those votes gives some clues into how election night may play out.Top stories - ABC News - November 2 -
US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania
Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
More single women and female couples having IVF
Single women or female couples now account for one in six of all fertility treatments in the UK.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Namibia Election: What to Know
Voters head to the polls on Wednesday in the latest test for one of southern Africa’s liberation parties, which have been rebuked at the ballot box this year.World - The New York Times - 7 hours ago -
Creator of 'suicide capsule' rejects Swiss allegation that its first user may have been strangled
The right-to-die activist behind a new “suicide capsule” says he rejects “absurd” allegations that the U.S. woman who was said to be its first user may have actually been strangledWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
More than 55 million people have voted early in run-up to Election Day
More than 29 million early votes have been cast in-person and another 25.9 million mail ballots have been returned.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted
Less than a week before the 5 November election, polls show Harris and Trump tied, with both attempting to win over the final undecided voters. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Jennifer Lopez campaigns with Harris in Las Vegas, as Donald Trump is joined by Tucker Carlson at Arizona rally – live
Kamala Harris addresses supporters in Reno, saying ‘we’re fighting for a democracy’. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts A lot of money ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
2024 election updates: Trump, Harris split first votes counted in New Hampshire
With just hours left to Election Day, it's a neck-and-neck race to the finish.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland
Voting is underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two yearsWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Lisa Blunt Rochester elected Delaware's first Black and female senator
Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz, NBC News ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Mary Trump: Election results 'worst possible scenario that we could have expected'
President-elect Trump’s niece Mary Trump said that her uncle’s victory last week was the “worst possible scenario that we could have expected.” “As far as I’m aware, the House still hasn’t been ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah start a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants has begun as a region on edge wonders whether it will holdWorld - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
I knew I could have a stroke, but not at 31
Angharad Dennis said she was upset in hospital after her stroke, but now has a new outlook on life.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
A tie in the Electoral College could have this unprecedented outcome
Theoretically, we might end up with a president and vice president from different parties. Here's how that could happen.Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
What impact could Trump's return have on sport?
How does Donald Trump's return to the White House impact the sporting landscape? BBC Sport examines some of his policies.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Khalife could have 'endangered Zaghari-Ratcliffe'
Daniel Khalife told jurors at his trial that he cannot remember the document in question.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Harris could have defeated Trump by embracing Biden
Kamala Harris lost the presidency to Donald Trump because she ran an awful campaign. Contrary to received wisdom, this was not because she did not adequately distance herself from President Biden; ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Valve Reflects On Lawsuit That Could Have Killed The Company
This week marks the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 , Valve's seminal first-person shooter and arguably one of the genre's greatest games. To celebrate the occasion, Valve released a nearly ...Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago -
US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt
Democrat speaks in Wisconsin while Republican hammers Biden on Tuesday’s remarks. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts . Tim Walz ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Bill Clinton says he 'still' believes US will have 'female president pretty soon'
Former President Clinton said in an interview that aired Sunday that he believes the U.S. is set to have a woman-led executive branch "pretty soon." "I still think we'll have a … female president ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Senate Republicans to vote for new leader for first time in 20 years
After seizing majority in the election, Senate Republicans have to elect a new leader for the first time in nearly two decades. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Michigan's election results could depend on these voting issues
Many voters in Michigan, a key batteground state in the 2024 presidential election, are weighing labor issues, the economy and Israel's war in the Gaza Strip as they cast their Election Day ballot. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?
“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Notable firsts that made history on Election Day
Tuesday brought a historic 2024 election in congressional races, as well as the one for the White House.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Billionaires have business interests hinging on election outcome
Billionaires who have funneled tens of millions of dollars into the 2024 election or who have made key decisions affecting the race have a lot riding on the outcome. Two of the biggest names to get ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
These states have abortion laws on the ballot for the 2024 election
Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
How close does the presidential election have to be for a recount?
The race has been tight, but how close does it have to be for a recount?Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Moskowitz on Gaetz nomination: 'Elections have consequences'
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Wednesday said “elections have consequences” when asked about President-elect Trump’s choice of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. “Donald Trump is very ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
In Early Voting Period, Nearly 75 Million Have Cast Ballots
Nearly 75 million people have cast early ballots, making their voices heard amid worry about the process, the outcome and democracy itself.Top stories - The New York Times - November 3 -
How a push for early voting may have helped Trump in Georgia
NBC News' Blayne Alexander reports on the possible impact of former President Trump encouraging early voting as the Georgia secretary of state says he believes Trump has an insurmountable lead in ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Republicans have an opportunity to transform party with Senate leadership vote
The Republican Party has a historic opportunity to continue the transformation of the Republican Party from establishment politics to effective advocacy for the people, or we might say, the common ...Politics - The Hill - November 12
